Wrongful death is a death which is caused by negligence of another person or business. Negligence is the conduct of a reasonable person or business that falls short to protect another person from foreseeable dangers of harm. In short, wrongful death is death caused by the fault of someone else. An example of wrongful death could be a loved one who has not been diagnosed properly for a disease that later resulted in death, or a deadly fall caused by a poorly lit stairway that the building owner was aware needed to be fixed but did nothing about. Drinking and driving is another example.

Wrongful death cases are far from simple. There are a number of procedural and technical hurdles in every wrongful death lawsuit. For example, you first must prove that the alleged wrongdoer acted without the proper level of care. There are also strict time limits-known as statutes of limitations-that require that your case be filed by a certain deadline or it is barred. The clock begins to run from the time of the incident or, in some states, from the time the party became aware of, or discovered, the injury. The amount of damages determined for the survivors is another very complicated issue. These are just a few examples of the complexity of a wrongful death case. Consult with an attorney who is experienced in wrongful death cases and find out your rights.

Freeman & Mallard, LLC personal injury lawyers have successfully represented families injured as a result of their loved one’s wrongful death. Those interested in having their potential claim reviewed by one of our attorneys are encouraged to call us toll free, seven days a week at 1-800-Law Centers (1-800-529-2368) Or email.

At Freeman & Mallard, LLC, we protect those who are not able to protect themselves. We will review your case and if we can help, we will pay the cost of litigating your case. You will pay us nothing unless we win.